Rare & Hard-to-Find Supplies from Japan

St. Louis Art Supply is proud to be one of America's leading suppliers of Japanese art materials. Our selection goes way beyond the basic sumi inks and washi paper — we stock a huge array of Japanese watercolors, washi tapes, studio accessories, pens, pencils, stationery, and office supplies.

Why are we so committed to supplying products made in Japan? Two reasons: first, Japan has the world's most exciting art supply and stationery industry, with much greater domestic demand than other markets. Second, the Japanese manufacturing sector is known around the world for its efficiency, accuracy, and outstanding value compared to other major export countries. We collect the best supplies in the world, and many of the best-in-class items in our industry come from Japan.

Scroll down to see thousands of writing and painting products from Japanese factories:

Olympus Cotton Sashiko Thread, #25 Peach
Hidamari Sashiko Thread, #304 Limeade
Hidamari Sashiko Thread, #204 Wild Violet
Hidamari Sashiko Thread, #019 Lavender
Hidamari Sashiko Thread, #104 Yellow Green
Hidamari Sashiko Thread, #101 Shaved Ice
Hidamari Sashiko Thread, #004 Sky Blue
Linen-Blend Bias Tape, Moss Green
Linen-Blend Bias Tape, Soft Blue
Now Now Buttons, Flat Black
Now Now Buttons, Pearl White
Jumbo Flat Knitting Bobbins, Set of 6
Variegated Sashiko Thread, #54 Multi Red
Olympus Cotton Sashiko Thread, #27 Cyan